Emergency services stories - Page 3
One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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university of canterbury
One NZ, previously Vodafone NZ, appoints Kieran Byrne as CTO after Tony Baird’s 14-year tenure. Byrne to lead networks, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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emergency services
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aviation
Fujifilm and Igloo Vision will unveil a cutting-edge 360 booth at Integrate 2024, using Fujifilm’s FP-Z6000 Projectors to deliver immersive experiences from Aug 21-23 in Sydney.
Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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mdm
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ai security
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healthtech
A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.
New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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emergency services
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community
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partnerships
A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.
Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ai models
Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.
Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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edutech
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fujifilm
FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai security
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aiops
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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soc
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ai security
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healthtech
CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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drones
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icehouse
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recruitment
Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.
Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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email security
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government
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scams
Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.
Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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edutech
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it training
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cybersecurity
Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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malware
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vpns
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ransomware
Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Wed, 15th May 2024
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uc
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radio
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emergency services
A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.
Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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emergency services
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soti
A SOTI report reveals that outdated technology within Australia's emergency services is seriously hampering response rates, with 97% experiencing mobile device failures.
Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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edutech
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drones
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cleantech
Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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supply chain
1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.
Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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wireless networks
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wifi
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connectivity
A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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iot
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise awarded the 2024 Health and Wellness prize by IoT Breakthrough for its innovative IoT solution, OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking, aiding in healthcare efficiency.
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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government
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digital literacy
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connectivity
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.